Events

The Bishop’s Palace in Wells is looking forward to a very significant birthday in 2020 as it celebrates 800 years since the beginning of the building’s construction.

Keep up-to-date with the swans on the Palace moat.

Site Closed Until Further Notice

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Downloadable Family Trails - The Gardens of The Bishop’s Palace are still open during this period, offering a safe, ‘No Contact’ outdoor space for children and families.

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Our Easter Family Trail runs from 4th - 19th April.

At our Easter Nature Ninjas sessions, children will be able to meet two lambs with their mother , and take part in other wool-based activities.

Join us at The Bishop’s Palace this April for our popular Medieval Falconry Day.

Please note that this event is postponed until further notice

Join us for a dramatised performance of 800 years of history in one evening!

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: A 200 million year history in stone: a fascinating talk on the stones used to build The Bishop’s Palace.

This summer at The Bishop’s Palace, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men; the UK’s premier all male theatre company -with direct links to the history of William Shakespeare - presents the breathless and brilliant tragedy, Macbeth.